The trio bring with them a wealth of experience on the coaching front. Byron Hayward will have Craig Everett, Shaun Connor and Richard Kelly as his assistant coaches. Hill was senior academy coach at Bath and also headed up Bath University's rugby programme. "I think we will be able to announce something on that in the next two or three weeks.". The centre has been used by the Wales squad this weekend for their first training camp since the announcement of the autumn squad. Fri 11 Feb Wales U20 v Scotland U20 Parc Eirias 8pm Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys and skills and kicking coach Neil Jenkins will continue their roles under Gatland while attack coach Stephen Jones and . George North has missed the tournament through injury with Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams, Owen Watkin and Willis Halaholo all having been selected to start in the centre. Wales confirm coaching staff for Six Nations Under-20s wales January 25, 2022 4:07 pm (GMT) by Josh Graham Wales have confirmed the make-up of their coaching staff led by Byron Hayward for the Under-20 Six Nations. He will find that the playing group is much the same as it was when he left, and so are many of the back room staff. Forshaw arrives from Sale and will replace defence coach Jenkins. We took our time in finalising it as it was important, we got the right people in. 2001-2003. Share this page: Shaun Connor, Craig Everett and Richard Kelly will assist head coach Byron Hayward as preparations gather momentum for the opening game against Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday 4th February. King and Forshaw join Jonathan Humphreys and Neil Jenkins, who are retained from Wayne Pivac's set-up. Course Finder - WRU Game Locker Cunningham brings plenty of experience from his time as Wales Under-20 coach and at Scarlets, where Whiffin was an attack coach. King will return to the attack coach role he held. Tags Wales U20 Jenkins is hugely respected by the players and is often praised for his man- management . Name. Scarlets add to coaching team - Scarlets Rugby Without the right nutrition, something inside a player's control could impact optimum performance in a big game.". "It is being played in the best stadium in the world, the weather looks good, so hopefully it's going to be a great day.". Martyn Williams has taken on the role of the new Wales team manager, replacing the long-serving Alan Phillips, who has been appointed director of operations for the British & Irish Lions. Ad. ", Wales began their first Six Nations campaign since handing professional contracts to some members of their squad by, Game changers who revolutionised their sports and their country. Apart from having a year out between 2012-13, he has performed this role ever since. Wales Rugby League are pleased to confirm their coaching and backroom staff for the forthcoming Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. Head coach Warren Gatland has appointed Alex King and Mike Forshaw to replace Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins in Wales' backroom staff. His first term as Waless coach lasted 12 years and 124 Tests, in which time the team won three grand slams, as well as another Six Nations title, and finished fourth at the 2011 and 2019 World Cups. The Welsh Rugby . Thomas said: "I did a couple of sessions with the girls a couple of years ago and their progress since then is clear to see. The 37-year old is currently an assistant head co-curricular working in an independent school in Oxfordshire, England. Hill, who will have responsibility for the forwards, arrives from Bath Rugby's academy. For me its not just about being technically and tactically sound, its also about being good people as well and fitting in with the environment we want to create so from that perspective Im really happy.. The skills he learned have gone on to serve him well in his 20 years as a rugby coach, offering him a bracing philosophy on the pressures of the Wales job, too. Co-director of sports data company, Sporting Records Online Ltd, he also reports of Welsh international football, was a founding member of England crickets Barmy Army in 1994 and has published both a book and charity magazine about rugby league in Wales. Hes also an independent match day doctor for Premiership Rugby. 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WRU Staff. "Along with the women's programme, I'll be assisting some of our younger male prospects within the under-20 and under-18 programmes to reach their full potential. Head Coaches - WRL International Sides - rugbyleague.wales Forshaw was appointed as Sale defence coach in 2013 after an illustrious career as a player in rugby league. "I'm pleased to put my faith in this young, exciting team of coaches one year out from the Rugby World Cup," said WRU performance director Nigel Walker. Warren Gatland. Last updated on 30 March 202230 March 2022.From the section Welsh Rugby. He was part of the backroom staff that guided the Saints to the Premiership title the following year before leaving Northampton to take up a position with Montpellier, after being a temporary part of the Wales set-up. His coaching staff will consist of former Pumas, including two former captains, Sergio Stuart reports. Wales boss Wayne Pivac took charge of his first full-blooded Test match in the Six Nations opener on February 1, when Wales produced a stunning performance to win 42-0 against Italy, but they have since lost to both Ireland and France. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. They are in a really good place and I'm keen to support them wherever I can. Cheika will have the support of Argentine captains's from past Rugby World Cups and Rugby Championships. With 25 games in charge of Wales so far, thats over half of the sides history, Stephen has coached Wales to five Celtic Cup trophy wins. Wales name Alex King and Mike Forshaw in Warren Gatland's coaching staff Gatland had been one of the leading contenders to take over from Jones. Stephen Jones remains as head coach. Highly thought of, Wales prop legend Adam Jones once said Welsh rugby had missed a trick by letting him leave for Scotland in 2013. Richard Kelly returns to the fold as set-piece coach, having been involved previously when Gareth Williams was head coach of the U20s. Wales have crossed only five times in four games ahead Saturday's tournament finale against Italy in Cardiff. Ex-Wales captain Williams, who amassed 104 caps during a 16-year Test career, has undergone an eye-opening initiation in his opening months in the job. Read about our approach to external linking. He has also coached at community level for Hindley ARLFC in Wigan, where he won the Rugby Football Leagues Community Coach of the Year award in 2018. Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions | Paul Stridgeon Dave Walder: Former Newcastle director of rugby joins Bristol Bears 21/06/2022. He will double up as a second attack coach alongside Stephen Jones, with Pivac believing the more specialist coaches the better. Wales forwards coach Humphreys is a former hooker who captained Wales, making 35 appearances in the red jersey. Wales' coaching staff is made up of Wayne Pivac, Stephen Jones, Jonathan Humphreys, Byron Hayward, Sam Warburton and Neil Jenkins, Get the latest Welsh Rugby news analysis and interviews. Gatland handed contract through to 2027 World Cup, We have acted in very best interests of national team. He has managed and supported over 20 different sports in schools throughout his career and holds a degree in Sports Studies, Heath and Exercise, a National Diploma in Sports Development and Coaching, a National Diploma in Sports Psychology, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Wales, and a Masters in Education with Leadership. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the art of punditry and rank the best analysts, Three single Kiwi women are in search of the man of their dreams in FBoy Island NZ. Former Scarlets defence coach Byron Hayward was long rumoured to be Wales' new defence maestro before it was officially confirmed. Hopefully, I can help him out in that area with my past experiences and he is doing a great job in fairness. Scarlets can confirm their new coaching team with Richard Kelly promoted to Forwards coach from the Academy and former All Blacks prop Ben Franks appointed as scrum coach. He returned to league with Bradford Bulls before finishing his playing career with Warrington Wolves. "Having our first match this championship at home will be very special and I'm looking forward to getting back out at Principality Stadium in front of the best fans in rugby.". This is an opportunity to achieve something with a talented group of players in a country so passionate about rugby. It was only last year that Wales won the Six Nations, while this summer they won an away Test against South Africa for the first time in their history when they beat the Springboks 13-12 in Bloemfontein. Wales' opening 2020 Six Nations match represents his first Test in charge. I just thought it might be a bit of a jolly and go on a couple of recees here and there, but I have learned quickly there is far more than that. Wales Students to return in 2023 - coaching and management staff needed Leading WRU figures are considering a report that recommended top female players are offered contracts. The move will also have ramifications for the Rugby Football Union, which is currently running its own review into the team performance under Eddie Jones. She also works within a sports physiotherapy private practice in Leeds. Meanwhile, Wales have added Dragons scrum-half Rhodri Williams to the Six Nations squad as cover for the injured Tomos Williams who suffered a head injury against France. Telephone: 02920 822 000 With just a month to go until the under-16 Regional Age Grade Championship returns, Cardiff Rugby have confirmed their coaching staff for the North and South outfits for the upcoming campaign. He has a four-year contract with the Welsh Rugby Union. I know Rich has coached at the Scarlets but hes still relatively young at 34, young in terms of coaching and experience but he has a wealth of knowledge, particularly at the set-piece which is what he is doing with us, and especially the lineout area which was his forte when he played so he brings a lot of experience from a playing perspective. Dorry Potter, expert at National Scrap Car, said: "Fuel prices in the UK reached record highs in 2022, with the average price of petrol hitting 191.53p-per-litre and diesel reaching 199.05p in July. Humphreys, a. Wales: Warren Gatland makes changes to his backroom staff Dragons academy coach Shaun Connor, who coached Russias backline at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, will take charge of the breakdown while there is a return to the set-up for Richard Kelly, who previously worked under Wayne Pivacs assistant Gareth Williams with the age-grade side. Cunningham to coach Wales in 2022 Women's Six Nations Earlier this year, he told WalesOnline of his role: "My area is breakdown attack, breakdown defence both sides of the ball. Once dubbed one of rugby's 24-carat good guys, he is friendly, approachable and hard-working: as a player he squeezed every last drop out of his talent and as a coach he urges those in his charge to express themselves. Stephen Jones remains as head coach. "I'm delighted Alex and Mike are joining the Wales coaching team," said Gatland. That tally is in stark contrast to the record 20 tries scored in last year's competition by Wayne Pivac's Six Nations-winning side. Graeme Gillespie Published 2:25 pm 25th Jan 2022 News Wales have confirmed the coaching staff for the forthcoming U20s Six Nations campaign. Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins leave Wales coaching roles Professionally, he was recently the head of disability at Wakefield Trinity and now works as a development officer at Rochdale Hornets, which hell continue alongside his WRL roles. Thurs 10 March Wales U20 v France U20 Parc Eirias 8pm 10. "What I am happy with is the boys' effort and attitude in the week. Burgess (above), 34, played community rugby league for Crosfields ARLFC in Warrington. Wayne Pivac is Wales' head coach, succeeding Gatland last year after the Rugby World Cup. 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The 2020 Six Nations is well underway, and it's Wayne Pivac's first competitive campaign in charge. Paul Bobby Stridgeon joined the WRU ahead of the 2015 RWC as Consultant Head of Physical Performance. "What we have to do, come 18 months' time, is be able to play the game in a number of ways and have different styles and strings to our bows. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Warren Gatland's backroom team: Who stays, who is axed and the names In his playing career, Forshaw represented Wigan, Wakefield Trinity and Leeds Rhinos before a short stint in union with Saracens. He works as a registrar in rheumatology and acute medicine. He also said it would break my heart if Wales went back into the doldrums, which is the course they have been on recently. I want to get these lads defending with real energy and I want them to be excited about their defensive work. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach / Nutritional Support, Subscribe to our weekly newsletter featuring the latest news, highlights and fixtures, Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS, Email: info@wru.wales Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions | Homepage This is one of the toughest calls to make in sport, but the review process has reached its conclusion and we have acted quickly and efficiently in the very best interests of our national team, the WRUs chief executive, Steve Phillips, said. Wales Coaching Record. Wales kick-off their Championship against Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday February 4. He has been part of the Scarlets coaching system since 2015. Richard Kelly has been part of the Scarlets coaching system since retiring as a player in 2015. Wales confirm coaching staff for Six Nations Under-20s Here's a look at Pivac's coaching team in full, with a few familiar faces taking on exciting, new roles, too. Fax: 029 2082 2474, 2023 Content Copyright Welsh Rugby Union, Statistical Data Opta. Wales' new coaching staff: Wayne Pivac's team and what Sam Warburton's 2000 Rugby League World Cup - Semi-Finalists. Wallabies squad for 2023 (age, team, Tests played) Allan Alaalatoa (29, ACT Brumbies, 64 Tests) Ben Donaldson (23, NSW Waratahs, 2 Tests) Pone Fa'amausili (26, Melbourne Rebels, 3 Tests) Josh Flook (21, Queensland Reds, uncapped) Lalakai Foketi (28, NSW Waratahs, 5 Tests) Nick Frost (23, ACT Brumbies, 9 Tests) Wales name Alex King and Mike Forshaw in Warren Gatland's coaching staff Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS. "Nutrition is the underpinning of physical performance work, providing the fuel for players to go and perform. when Gatland was with the British and Irish Lions. Just two weeks after it was confirmed that current South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber will join Leinster after the Rugby World Cup this year, four members of his backroom staff have renewed their contracts until 2027. Kelly will take on the role of set-piece coach having been part of the Scarlets coaching system since 2015, while Cardiff pathway coach Craig Everett is confirmed as defence coach. 1996 World Nines - Trophy Winners. "We are playing against a side we have a huge amount of respect for - our selection reflects that - and there are a lot of opportunities for players to show their quality. He won 28 caps for Wales from 2015-21, scoring three tries and nine goals. Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham said Hill "has the technical and tactical knowledge and coaching ability to deliver key scrum and line-out detail". John Ashby. McArdle (above), 34, turned out for Conwy Celts last season after recently moving back to Wales from Western Australia. Ioan Cunningham will remain in charge and be assisted by Geraint. There is a squad of 38 and perhaps a backroom staff of 27 as well.". Under-16 coaching teams announced ahead of RAG - Cardiff Rugby Wales Rugby League are pleased to confirm their coaching and backroom staff for the forthcoming Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. In 2020, he won the first UK Wheelchair Rugby League Coach of the Year Award after leading Crusaders to a creditable third in the Wheelchair Super League. Despite that, recent results have led to them dropping to ninth in the world rankings. Wales record points-scorer Jenkins he had 917 to Stephen Jones 733 was valued by Gatland for his expertise as a coach and astute ability to get a feel for the opposition on the pitch during warm-ups ahead of matches, and as a water-boy. Dragons Academy coach Shaun Connor will lead on the breakdown while Cardiff Pathway coach Craig Everett heads up the defence. So back to Gatland it is. She has worked with Leeds Rhinos since 2020 across the women, scholarship and academy teams. "Having carefully studied all the options, we feel putting our confidence in these coaches for the next 12 months is the best possible solution available to us at this time, both in terms of their coaching pedigree, the cohesion of the group and the much-needed stability they bring to the roles.". A lot of the bigger problems facing the game in Wales will feel pretty familiar, too. Head Coach. Cardiff pathway coach Everett joins as defensive . "George has been out injured, and we've picked up injuries," said Jones. Since then, he has photographed Wales all round Europe and the World, travelling to places like Serbia in 2009, France many times, Ireland, Scotland, England, the World Cup in Australia in 2017, before covering every game in the RLWC2021 qualifiers. Outside of work, she enjoys keeping fit. With the under-18's campaign drawing to a dramatic . Wales women's interim coaching team will stay in place for the 2022 Rugby World Cup, the Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed. Former Scarlets and Wales defence coach Hayward was appointed lead age grade coach by the Welsh Rugby Union in December and will oversee . WALES RUGBY LEAGUE, Sport Wales, Sophia Close, Cardiff CF11 9SW. He played alongside Howley under Gatland at Wasps and was part of their Heineken Cup-winning sides in 2004 and 2007. "It's exciting to work with the calibre of players we have in this group and with the programme being full-time around the squad and contracted players, we can make a big impact. While winning his 100th international cap last summer, the Scarlets and Wales veteran injured his knee during that 68-12 win over Canada and is still in recovery from it. . of 2017 to join then-rookie head coach Dan McKellar's staff for the 2018 season. Gatland returned to Wales for his second stint in charge after replacing Pivac in December 2022. Photos of Paul Stridgeon. She has also worked in Netball and provided session cover for the England women and Academy programmes. Byron Hayward enjoying life back as Wales U20 coach - World Rugby 'There are forces out there that you can't yet understand': Watch the long-awaited final series of His Dark Materials on BBC iPlayer. Phillips promised the appointment is no quick fix, nor sticking plaster but part of our long-term planning for the game in Wales. Sarah De Mello is the new Wales physiotherapist. In the past, he has also served as a sports chaplain at RLWC 2013, RWC 2011, Wheelchair RWC 2015, London Paralympics 2012 and at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships 2018. Richard Whiffin will become attack coach as part of Glenn Delaney's team. Pivac has retained the services of both kicking coach Neil Jenkins and fitness coach Paul Stridgeon, something of a masterstroke.